Philip Cornwel-Smith

‘Very Bangkok’ becomes face of Thailand – in Nikkei Asia

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021tom

My latest story in Nikkei Asia is a close look at Very Bangkok, Philip Cornwel-Smith‘s seminal ode to Thailand’s capital. In 2019, Bangkok was the most-visited city in the world, known for its temples, canals, palaces, local communities, street food, shopping, nightlife and freewheeling, relaxed ambience. That ambience has been somewhat tarnished in recent years, […]

Word Play 2: Bangkok’s Literary Festival Is Back!

March 19, 2012March 19, 2012tomLeave a Comment

Word Play, the second Bangkok Literary Festival takes place next Sunday, the 25th of March at the Neilson Hays Library on Surawong Road. Last year, I gave a talk on freelance writing and my career in the digital age. Writers giving talks include Philip Cornwel-Smith, Luke Cassady-Dorion, David Young, Dean Barrett and Joe Cummings. The […]